High Tide November 2017

Inside this Issue:

• Commodore’s Comments

• Spooktacular Recap

• Trim a Tree

• Special Thanks

• Event Calendar

• Member of the Year Voting

• Children's Christmas Party

• Recipe of the Month

101 Marshall Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Photo of the Month

Thanks you to Dave and Kathy Lucht For another Great Spooktacular Halloween

Party!

2017 OFFICERS

COMMODORE Jon Haag VICE COMMODORE Mike Gengler REAR COMMODORE Jan Ruggles CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Katy Steinhaus TREASURER Betsy Reifschneider

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Bob Jepsen

FLEET CAPTAIN Bryan Gahan

BOARD MEMBERS

Bryan Gahan Michael Cieczka Rick Klamrowski Karen Kilman Ryan Rybka Randy Kempowski

2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

HOUSE AND BAR Paul Mozejewski (Bar Manager) Mary Jo Haag (House/Hall Manager) CRUISE Open ENTERTAINMENT Cheryl Rybka FINANCE Mike Gengler FLEET CAPTAIN Bryan Gahan GAS Jon Haag GROUNDS Harry Brunette HARBOR & DOCKS Randy Kempowski HEALTH & WELFARE Kurt Bruck HOUSE MAINTENANCE

John Erickson JUNIOR ADVISOR Krissy Schroeder L.M.Y.A. Linda Daly & Jim Rothschadl MANPOWER Mike Cieczka MARKETING Karen (Kiki) Kilman MEMBERSHIP Karen (Kiki) Kilman PLANNING Tom Schulz AUDIT Kyle Brunk LAUNCH AND HAUL OUT Bob Smith RULES AND BYLAWS Jon Haag

Commodore’s Comments

Well it is official the 2017 Boating Season has come to a close. It is always a bitter sweet time of the year. For Mary Jo and I, it was an abnormal season with engine issues from the beginning. However, it was still a fantastic season with fellow boaters offering to take us for a few cruises and the fact we still were on the water. To tell you the truth, I am so looking forward to taking our boat out for a cruise next season! I want to THANK the Launch/Haul Out Crew for another safe and successful event. I am always amazed how freaking cool it is to watch this happen. I would also like to thank the Ilk Brothers for the Rib fest. I under-stand that it was extremely tasty. Thank you to Kathy and Dave Lucht for another stupendous Hal-loween Extravaganza. I unfortunately missed the party but giggled at the pictures I received. Congrats to Cheryl Rybka for the best cos-tume of the night. Thank you very much to Vice Commodore Mike Gengler and Rear Commodore Jan Ruggles for taking the helm while I was traveling over the last couple of months. We had our annual meeting and elec-tion of our Leadership Team this month. I want to congratulate all of our new Officers and Board Members. I truly believe that this is a great change for our Club. I hope all of our Members reaches out to our new Leadership and thank them for stepping up to support our Club. If you haven’t heard, here is our election outcome:

Commodore – Bryan Gahan Vice Commodore – Ryan Rybka Rear Commodore – Ron Ilk Corresponding Secretary – Jane Wisniewski Financial Secretary – Paige Hans Treasurer – TBD Board Member (3 years) – Mike Cieczka Board Member (3 years) – Tom Billingsley Board Member (1 year) – John Erickson

We are in good hands going forward and again I thank all of our new Leadership. I wish you the very best. See you at the Club, Jon Haag SMYC Commodore (c) 414-617-3438

Spooktacular Halloween Party

Trim a Tree Friday December 1st Starts at 6:00 PM

Featuring

I would like to take a little time to thank all that were involved in the window project and the painting of the building this year. It was challenging in the beginning, but we pulled together and accomplished a huge task in a very short amount of time. This is the one of the reasons I like being part of the Yacht Club here in South Milwaukee. We have a lot of pride and it shows. I would like to thank Rich Ilk, John John, Harry Burnette, and Matt Kohls for helping with the windows being resealed, treating the window frames, and prepping the building for painting. I would also like to thank all the painters that were involved and that put in a lot of hours to get this done. Thank you Tony and Mary Karwacki, Greg and Sheri Rehak, Kyle and Kristen Nichols, Josh Haase, Jeff Janda, and Bryan Gahan. I would also like to thank Rich Ilk, Paul Keppler and Jeff Janda for removing/putting back the dirt and sealing the outside wall of the men’s room inside the planter. Hopefully I haven’t missed anyone. John Erickson House Maintenance

A short thank you to the wonderful bakers who bake for our club events, especially the Ilk Brothers Ron-Bob, Russ, Rich

and adopted brother Rod aka John-John Brisket and BBQ Rib events. Pat Dembowski, Skip & Kathy Scmidt, Ralph Ba-

gueslli, Dennis Anich, Dee Ilk, Jean Spies, Ray K, Sandy Webb, Mary C Richter. Thank you for your contributions. Also

special thanks to Dennis Anich, George Krudop, and Brother Rod in helping our events to be successful.

Robert Ilk

Special Thanks

Member of The Year

Please submit any names to the Board By December 4th

For the member of the year award

SMYC Events Upcoming

(Cut and save for reference…don’t forget to update from High Tide as events and times may change)

November 3 Hors d’oeuvre Night 6:00pm Club 6 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 6 Packer Game w/Food 6:30pm Martin 12 Packer Game W/Food Noon John 19 Packer Game W/Food Noon Zoltak 20 General Membership Meeting 7:00pm Club 23 Happy Thanksgiving!! 26 Packer Game 7:30pm Club December 1 Hors d’oeuvre Night- Trim-A-Tree 6:00pm Club Trim-A-Tree W/Live Music 3 Children’s Christmas Party/Packer Game Noon JR’s/Daly

4 Board Meeting 6:30pm Club 10 Packer Game W/Food Noon Klam 17 Packer Game W/Food Noon Nichols 18 General Membership Meeting 6:30pm Club 23 Packer Game 7:30pm Club 25 Happy Holidays!!!

Just A Few Reminders: *Save The date: This Year’s Installation Dinner Dance is scheduled for January 20th- more details to follow!!! *Packer Games and sponsors are posted on the club bulletin board. Check it out and join us for some food and fun!! We still have a few open dates if you need hours!!! *Calling all our Sheepshead players, join us on Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm for a fun game of skill. *We are always looking for new ideas for events and activities. If you have any ideas or would like to sponsor an event give me a call! Thank you!!!

Entertainment Chairperson Cheryl Rybka.

If you’d like to sponsor an event or have an idea, Please contact Cheryl at

(C) 414-530-8770 or email: rybkaC@yahoo.com

SMYC Children’S ChriStMaS PartY

December 3, 2017 12:00 Pm – 4:00 pm

Sponsored by SMYC Juniors

(Signup with bartender by Dec 1, we need a count)

Children $6 event fee, Adult lunch $5

(fee includes lunch, game prizes, crafts)

In secret, please bring a wrapped present with

child’s name for Santa to give them

Questions? Call Linda Daly 414 766-1633

Name

Oak Creek’s Premier Gift Shop 9549 S Chicago Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154

Kris Herington Randi Fritsch

414-301-4578 sales@krickettes.com

Krickettes.com

101 Marshall Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

South Milwaukee Yacht Club

Caramel Sauce in a Slow-Cooker This recipe was requested when it was served at this year’s slip shots. It is a great sauce for sliced apples or other fruits. Drizzle over ice cream

or pound cake that has been toasted on the grill.

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

½ cup butter, melted

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla

1-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1-1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)

In a heat-safe 1.5 qt. bowl (see notes), combine sweetened condensed milk, butter and corn syrup. Add remaining ingredients; stir well.

Place bowl inside the slow-cooker. Add hot top water, pouring it around the outside of the bowl, until the water is approximately even with the

bowl’s contents. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours, whisking once after 3 hours.

Since slow-cookers are different, the cooking time may vary greatly. I prefer mine a rich caramel color (like Kraft caramels) that drapes from the

whisk or spoon.

When done, use 2 hot pads to lift the bowl straight up and out of the water. Whisk the sauce briskly to make smooth and shiny. Cool, cover and

refrigerate.

Yield: about 4 cups

- Before starting the recipe, place the 1.5 qt. bowl in your slow-cooker and be sure the slow-cooker cover fits securely. I use a small

glass mixing bowl. A metal bowl or a 2-qt. bowl work as well. Pyrex dishes should work well.

- Sauce is excellent served with brownies or cheesecake. Or package in jars for gift giving.

- To keep sliced apples from browning, dip them into pineapple juice.

- Enjoy!